Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) | Eye Care Support

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary - MEI; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 24.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support outpatient ophthalmology clinics. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, you will conduct ophthalmic testing, document patient information, and assist with procedures to deliver high-quality eye care.

The ideal candidate possesses a COA credential and a HS diploma with 0–1 year experience or ICA training completion.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma required; COA credential preferred or required.
• COA credential through JCAHPO is required.
• Experience in an ophthalmology clinic is 0–1 year or completion of ICA training.

Aufgaben

• Perform ophthalmic testing and diagnostic imaging to support care.
• Document patient histories, acuities, vital signs, and tests.
• Administer ophthalmic medications and eye drops per protocol.
• Assist ophthalmologists with office-based procedures and laser treatments.
• Prepare exam rooms and maintain ophthalmic equipment.
• Support clinic operations, including triage and EMR documentation.

Kenntnisse

Ophthalmic terminology

Ocular anatomy

Ophthalmic procedures

Medications in ophthalmology

Patient communication

Electronic health records

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

COA credential

Tools

Microsoft Office

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Jobbeschreibung

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary in Boston seeks a Certified Ophthalmic Assistant (COA) to support outpatient ophthalmology clinics. Under supervision of a licensed clinician, you will conduct ophthalmic testing, document patient information, and assist with procedures to deliver high-quality eye care.

The ideal candidate possesses a COA credential and a HS diploma with 0–1 year experience or ICA training completion.